Chernivtsi
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Chernivtsi (Ukrainian: Чернівці; Romanian: Cernăuți) is a city in Western Ukraine. It was also previous known as Chernowitz after its German name (Czernowitz) or Chernovtsy after its Russian name (Черновцы́). Chernivtsi like every city in the region has long and complicated history. A fortress existed here before 13th century and was destroyed by Mongol invasion, later the settlement was part of Poland, Moldavia and Austria-Hungary (Chernivtsi was the capital of one of the regions, Bukovina, this was the time of greatest development). In the 20th century Chernivtsi belonged to Romania, the USSR and, since 1991, independent Ukraine.
What to Experience in Chernivtsi
Taste of Chernivtsi...
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Essential Information
Getting There
Multiple OptionsDue to the state of war, Ukraine's airspace has been closed to civil aviation.The closest operating airport is in Suceava: Stefan cel Mare International Airport SCV. The city centre is small and you can manage it all by foot. Chernivtsi has a convenient public transport system: Single ride tickets in buses cost 14 грн, in trolleybuses — 10 грн. Schedules are available on the official website (in Ukrainian), on the map (in Ukrainian) and on the second map (in Ukrainian). You can also check information about public transport on EasyWay and Google Maps. Taxi is the easiest way of getting around the city. Some popular taxi companies include: Kick scooter is a funny way to shorten your time while getting around the city. The old town is mainly of Baroque style. Most of Chernivtsi's attractions are located within the historical centre. Some of the centre is a pedestrian zone....
Getting Around & Staying
Getting Around
The city centre is small and you can manage it all by foot. Chernivtsi has a convenient public transport system: Single ride tickets in buses cost 14 грн, in trolleybuses — 10 грн. Schedules are available on the official website (in Ukrainian), on the map (in Ukrainian) and on the second map (in Ukrainian). You can also check information about public transport on EasyWay and Google Maps. Taxi is the easiest way of getting around the city. Some popular taxi companies include: Kick scooter is a funny way to shorten your time while getting around the city. The old town is mainly of Baroque style. Most of Chernivtsi's attractions are located within the historical centre. Some of the centre is a pedestrian zone.
Language & Talk
Ukrainian is the only official language in all of Ukraine, and it is also spoken by most of its population (about 70% speak it as their first language). Western Ukraine is also the part of Ukraine where the Ukrainian language is most strongly rooted. Ukrainian is very similar to Belarusian, so Belarusian speakers should be able to understand Ukrainian for the most part. However, most people you will come across inside Chernivtsi will also speak Russian. If you leave to the surrounding villages, this situation may change. Everyone understands Russian, but some may respond in Ukrainian, a language they feel more comfortable with. Ukrainian is only partially mutually intelligible with Russian.
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Glimpses of Chernivtsi
a spiral staircase in a building with a checkered floor
a woman sitting on a swing in a tree
a woman standing in a field at sunset
a building lit up at night with trees in the foreground
Stern Looks
Beautifull house in Chernivtsi, Ukraine
a black and white photo of a large auditorium
a long hallway with graffiti on the walls
A large building with a clock on the top of it
a woman standing next to a window in a room
a spiral staircase in a building with a checkered floor
a woman sitting on a swing in a tree
a woman standing in a field at sunset